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376-0225-00L 3 Credits SHE , MSC , NDS D-BIOL , D-GESS , D-HEST

Critical Appraisal of Evidence for Exercise in Health and Disease

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Eling de Bruin, Dr. Ruud Knols, Dr. Patrick Manser
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:47

Abstract

This course will discuss the mechanisms and latest evidence-based recommendations of physical activity and exercise for a series of conditions and populations.In the second part of each lecture session, published randomized controlled trials of the respective lecture`s topic will be discussed and critically appraised based on established tools.

Objective

On completion of this course students will be able to: 1. understand the role of physical activity and sedentary behavior in the maintenance of health and the etiology, prevention and treatment of disease 2. synthesize effective physical activity and exercise interventions for the prevention and management of several diseases and populations 3. evaluate recent evidence regarding physical activity and exercise interventions

Content

New trends in physical activity for prevention and rehabilitation Introduction to critical appraisal tools Exercise for Cancer Rehabilitation Exercise for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (Focus on Osteoarthritis and Low Back Pain) Exercise in Parkinson`s disease Exercise for Rehabilitation of Metabolic Disorders (Focus on Obesity and Diabetes type 2) Exercise for age-related diseases and disorders, Part A (Focus on Frailty and Falls) Exercise for Stroke Rehabilitation Exercise in Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment Exercise for Children’s Rehabilitation (focus on Cerebral Palsy) Exercise for age-related diseases and disorders, Part B (Focus on Sarcopenia and Osteoporosis) Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis Exercise for Cardiovascular Rehabilitation (Focus on Heart Failure)

Resources

Literature

• Kanosue, K., Oshima, S., Cao, Z. B., & Oka, K. (Eds.). (2015). Physical activity, exercise, sedentary behav-ior and health (No. 12152). Springer Japan. • Stensel, D. J., Hardman, A. E., & Gill, J. M. (Eds.). (2021). Physical activity and health: the evidence ex-plained. Routledge. • Xiao, J. (Ed.). (2020). Physical exercise for human health. Singapore: Springer Singapore

General Information

Language
English
Levels
SHE , MSC , NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
40

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Critical Appraisal of Evidence for Exercise in Health and Disease No time listed 2 h weekly

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